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"Aporte" is a form of "aporte", a noun which is often translated as "contribution". "Seriedad" is a noun which is often translated as "seriousness". Learn more about the difference between "aporte" and "seriedad" below.
el aporte(
ah
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pohr
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teh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (input) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. contribution
Los aportes que Josef Müller-Brockmann hizo al campo del diseño gráfico son incomparables.The contributions that Josef Müller-Brockmann made to the field of graphic design are incomparable.
a. social security contribution
Aunque tu aporte te parezca alto ahora, lo agradecerás cuando te jubiles.Although your social security contribution seems high now, you will be thankful for it when you retire.
la seriedad(
seh
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ryeh
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dahd
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (severity)
a. seriousness
A pesar de la seriedad de su enfermedad, Pablo está tranquilo.Despite the seriousness of his illness, Pablo remains calm.
b. gravity
No entiendes la seriedad y la magnitud del problema.You don't realize the gravity and magnitude of the problem.
2. (sobriety)
a. seriousness
"No estoy mintiendo", dijo María con toda seriedad."I'm not lying," said Maria with the utmost seriousness.
3. (duty)
a. responsibility
Debemos considerar todas nuestras opciones y actuar con seriedad.We should consider all of our options and exercise responsibility.
b. sense of responsibility
Mi asistente es muy organizado y refleja seriedad.My assistant is well organized and has a sense of responsibility.
c. reliability
Nuestros abogados son famosos por su seriedad y determinación.Our lawyers are famous for their reliability and resolve.
